Stewart

Going Beyond

There is a section on the Target progress report that states, "Takes initiative to go beyond requirements." This can be shown in different ways.  Although not a requirement, students are encouraged to complete an activity outside of the classroom that is connected to our unit (one per nine-week period). Suggestions may include reading a book and doing a report; creating a poster, board game, book, mural, collage, play, puppet show, song, drawing, painting, model, diorama, or brochure. Students may also come up with their own ideas and get approval from me. Students who consistently show good leadership, do more than is expected on a classroom or homework assignment by going the extra mile with effort or creativity can also earn this Going Beyond credit. 

If an activity is chosen, I ask the students to do a brief presentation to share their activity. This does not have to be a big deal; I just like to have evidence that the students are motivated beyond the classroom to further explore the concepts of their unit. Again, this is not a requirement, but is noted on the progress report.  It is discuss this with the kids as well.

Going Beyond

There is a section on the Target progress report that states, "Takes initiative to go beyond requirements." This can be shown in different ways.  Although not a requirement, students are encouraged to complete an activity outside of the classroom that is connected to our unit (one per nine-week period). Suggestions may include reading a book and doing a report; creating a poster, board game, book, mural, collage, play, puppet show, song, drawing, painting, model, diorama, or brochure. Students may also come up with their own ideas and get approval from me. Students who consistently show good leadership, do more than is expected on a classroom or homework assignment by going the extra mile with effort or creativity can also earn this Going Beyond credit. 

If an activity is chosen, I ask the students to do a brief presentation to share their activity. This does not have to be a big deal; I just like to have evidence that the students are motivated beyond the classroom to further explore the concepts of their unit. Again, this is not a requirement, but is noted on the progress report.  It is discuss this with the kids as well.

1st Going Beyond Activity Due Date

The 1st Going Beyond activities will be due the week of Oct 6th.

Field Trips

On Oct. 1st (4th) and Oct. 14 (5th) grade students will be taking a field trip to the Georgia Bar Association downtown.  We will visit the law museum, have a law lesson and participate in a mock trial.  Permission slips will be coming home the week of Sept. 22nd, so be on the look out.

We are hoping to have a bat "expert" come and speak to our 2nd graders.  I will keep you informed with the progress on this.

Going Beyond

There is a section on the Target progress report that states "Takes initiative to go beyond requirements".  This can be shown in a few different ways.  Students may do more that is expected on a classroom or homework assignment, or show good leadership.  This would be noted on their weekly tally.  Although not a requirement, we do encourage each student to complete an activity outside of class to share with their classmates (one per each nine week grading period).  It should be connected to their unit of study.  Some suggestions might be:  a book report, creating a poster, Power Point, board game, book mural, collage, puppet show, song, drawing, painting, or brochure.  Ideas are not limited, students can "think outside the box" :)  I ask that they share their project with the class.  This does not have to be anything elaborate; I just like to see that the student is motivated beyond the classroom and explores our units of study.